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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Sep 01, 1915
Page
1
News despatches report Austria Hungary and Germany pressuring passage for munitions into Turkey. Russia captures 3,000 guns as front lines shift near Roumania and Poland. Reports also note Turkish evacuations and continued Soviet counter offensives on multiple fronts.
In Peace River Crossing Ralph Bradley is acquitted of murder in the shooting of Harold Smith after a sensational trial noted for its unwritten law dispute. Bradley’s wife, young heiress to 40000, reconciles with him and kisses him as verdict is read. The case drew attendees from distant towns and featured dramatic courtroom scenes.
Adjutant Williams plans an early evening Home Guard parade to fit a city film project on Sixth Avenue weather permitting. The Board of Trade backs staging details with rules to not stare at the camera and to keep moving while autos line the curb for natural looking footage at focal theatres.
In Leaden Sept i the settlement terms for the South Wales coal field troubles agreed Tuesday by ironmen are accepted today by a general conference of miners' delegates in Cardiff.
Across the West a general drop in barrel quantities is reported with small markets feeling tighter supplies and price shifts as shops adjust. Details remain sparse but consensus points to a broad decline affecting multiple regions and vendors.
CPR plans moving western crop by train after delays. Cars prepared and locomotives conditioned for the load as eastern grain shipments begin to travel west, with shipments to be distributed over the western region.
Premier Sifton of Alberta traveled from Winnipeg to Edmonton in the evening aboard McArthur's private car, accompanied by Mrs. Sifton J F McArthur and Mrs. McArthur, according to the latest notice of the trip.
Regina Sask September 1 threshing at Liberty shows wheat sown on stubble yielding 28 bushels per acre. Report notes samples and preliminary results from the field indicating strong harvest despite rough conditions.
The Board of Control urges the city council to order an investigation by the County Judge into the charges and all matters pertaining to the good government of the city to dispel suspicions about council members following the recent meeting.
Paul von Bernstorff told Secretary Lansing that Germany accepts the principle of warning passengers before submarine attacks. He will deliver the information in writing later.
A hurried conference at Premier Asquith's office drew high level officials including Lord Kitchener and Sir Edward Carson as Britain signals possible action on the western front. Reports say British front may be lengthened and troops abroad are thinning in London as manpower shifts continue. No peace settlement is accepted by officials or the public, with England resolute to deploy new armies and drive German forces from France and Belgium.
Calgary police recovered loot and identified Adirigd Shaw as a principal suspect in several burglaries. Shaw, under arrest in Calgary, fled to avoid recognition after a Lethbridge case and confessed after loot was traced to a grip checked at a local station. Detectives linked him to Downer residence thefts. The case spans Calgary and Lethbridge.
Trotter of Vancouver a member of the Prographical Chien and Western Organizer of the Trades and Labor Congress of Canada arrives Friday. He is expected to address city unionists at Labor Hall near Souch's drug store that evening. He helped form the Trades and Labor Council here years ago.
Paris reports that German influence sways part of the Spanish press to defend the torpedoing of the steamship Isadore, prompting a Spanish government protest. Premier Dato contrasts American press views with Spanish papers, noting U S sentiment against Germany after Lusitania remarks.
Several earthquake shocks were felt over the last 28 hours in Aveginano Italy with no damage reported. Authorities advised residents to remain vigilant as aftershocks could occur.
The Vligh Paulite and Separate schools and the Academy on the hills opened for the new term. Superintendent W. J. Hay reported a favorable outlook and a solid start. High school has around 150 pupils with ongoing additions, commercial class strong, grade 12 maintained, and 62 Public and 7 High school teachers, a shift from last year. St Louis school opened eight grades with about 1100 pupils and three teachers.
Four former Manitoba ministers including Sir Rodmond Roblin appear in city police court on charges of conspiring to defraud the province over work on the provincial parliament buildings. They are remanded until Friday with bail set at 50 000 each, half secured by personal bonds.
In Honolulu today rescuers found the bodies of several of the twenty two men aboard the submarine F-4 after it sank on March 25. One body was removed while two more were in poor condition delaying removal. None have been identified.
Ottawa reports two mounted rifles regiments have been chosen for overseas duty as complete units. The 5th at Barriefield under Col. J. R. Munroe and the 12th at Calgary under Col. George MacDonald were selected after a troops inspection by Gen. Lessard.
City tax receipts rise as numerous Hatters pay their annual charge and claim a ten percent discount before month end. The seven percent reduction begins after the deadline, and current payments exceed two thousand dollars.
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